Artificial intelligence (AI) has surpassed human performance in several cases, including image classification, visual reasoning, and English understanding, according to Stanford University’s 2024 AI Index Report.
Artificial generative intelligence’s (AGI) current advancement will soon lead to the advent of artificial superintelligence (ASI)—the ultimate goal of AI development. IBM describes ASI as a hyper-intelligent super-being and a near-perfect supercomputer with the ability to analyze and process vast amounts of data with unparalleled speed and precision beyond human comprehension.
This intelligence could unlock the intricacies of advanced technology, our planet, and the universe beyond our current understanding.
Recent technological advancements have illuminated the possibility that the advent of ASI could be sooner than we think. While ASI remains theoretical, it is not impossible to achieve.
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The Mega Brain of the Future
Taking AI to the next level, ASI is poised to possess unlimited memory, analytical power, and processing abilities, operating beyond human intelligence and understanding. This growth will advance to a technological singularity, encouraging machines to learn from their experiences and understand things better than humans.
With cutting-edge cognitive functions and advanced thinking skills, ASI could develop new technologies currently inconceivable to humans, potentially providing solutions for global challenges, including economic disparities and climate change by executing tasks with greater efficiency and precision than human and existing technologies.
ASI’s accelerated knowledge acquisition at unprecedented speeds and its analysis of vast amounts of data within seconds make it a valuable asset in organizations, helping them to improve their operations.
Notably, IBM’s Deep Blue was the first computer system to defeat a reigning world chess champion, Garry Kasparov, in 1997, exhibiting extraordinary intelligence. In 2016, Google’s DeepMind AlphaGo defeated a world champion, Lee Se-dol, in the game of Go, a complex board game. The next year, it defeated another Go top player, Ke Jie, demonstrating AI’s ability to overthrow human intellect and strategy.
Moreover, Swift, an AI system, defeated three world-class drone racing champions in first-person view (FPV) drone racing in 2023, underscoring AI’s key milestone in winning against humans for the first time at a physical sport.
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ASI in Telecommunications
Various industries, including telecommunications, could be revolutionized under ASI’s power. ASI could enhance network optimization, enabling faster and more reliable communication, and improve connectivity, redefining user experiences.
The revolutionary outcome of incorporating innovative solutions and highly advanced analytical capabilities from the ‘Einstein of all AI systems’ could accelerate technological evolution in the telecommunications industry and others.
Furthermore, ASI could revolutionize the labor sector by autonomously managing telecommunications infrastructures and enhancing large satellite operations, thereby minimizing or eliminating human errors.
Through quantum computing integration bolstered by ASI, data transmission in telecommunications is near-instantaneous and secure. ASI could leverage quantum entanglement principles, enhancing network speeds, connectivity, and security.
Telecommunications operators can leverage the power of ASI to boost customer satisfaction, improve user experiences, and detect fraud more efficiently. AI-powered virtual assistants will be enhanced, with many major telecommunications providers already incorporating this in their operations. ASI can further assist in predictive maintenance, upgrade infrastructure, and strengthen networks, handling an increased data traffic volume.
Earlier this year, Huawei launched RAN Intelligent Agents, consequently reshaping network experience, operations, maintenance, and service models. According to Huawei, RAN Intelligent Agents enable wireless networks to maximize the development of AI, enabling 5G-Advanced to be more productive.
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Navigating the Risks and Efforts of Developing Superintelligent AI
The era of technological singularity will soon turn fiction into reality. Currently, humans have complete authority over AI, providing it with algorithms to function. However, the thought of ASI surpassing human intelligence raises questions about its regulation.
The reliance of human evolution on technology in recent years has paved the way to achieve a future intelligence explosion that could unleash disastrous consequences, leaving humanity at the mercy of machines. For instance, Meta’s AI system, CICERO, built for games like Diplomacy, has learned to deceive other players to strategize their way to victory.
Other risks concerning the rise of superintelligence include loss of control, ethical concerns, an increasing unemployment rate, and security threats. However, these concerning issues do not hinder organizations from furthering their developments in the field.
AI research organization, OpenAI, has set out on a mission to develop AI systems that are generally smarter than humans. However, according to OpenAI, AGI also comes with a serious risk of misuse, drastic accidents, and societal disruption.
A major player in the realm of AI, Microsoft, invested USD 1 billion in OpenAI in 2019 to develop AGI in pursuit of superintelligence. Furthermore, Microsoft invested an additional USD 13 billion in OpenAI to further its AI developments.
In 2022, NVIDIA partnered with Microsoft to build one of the most massive and powerful AI supercomputers, utilizing tens of thousands of NVIDIA’s H100 and A100 data center GPUs and Quantum-2 InfiniBand networking platforms.
Earlier this year, Google’s DeepMind system, AlphaGeometry, solved Olympiad geometry problems at nearly the level of a human gold medalist. Another model, AlphaProof, was designed to solve a broad range of mathematical subjects.
The UAE’s telecom giant, e&, recently released a blueprint for the in-depth exploration of the company’s journey to become an AI-driven organization, highlighting the UAE’s vision to become a global AI leader by 2031. Group Chief AI and Data Officer of e&, Dena Al Mansoori, stated, “Whether adopting AI to improve customer experiences, optimize operations, scale productivity, or reduce costs, we cannot underscore enough the significant impact AI has on the telecommunications sector and beyond.”
e&’s strategic AI implementations led to the formation of the company’s Robotic Process Automation (RPA) team and Robotics Centre of Excellence (CoE), instigating RPA solutions across its departments and ultimately reducing manual labor.
Furthermore, former OpenAI co-founder, Ilya Sutskever, co-founded the American company Safe Superintelligence Inc., intending to safely develop superintelligence. A collaboration between Fetch.ai, SingularityNET, and Ocean Protocol materialized, leading to the establishment of the Artificial Superintelligence Alliance, which aims to cultivate a decentralized infrastructure to harness the benefits of AGI and singularity.
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Final Thoughts
AGI has not yet reached its full potential, however, this technological evolution could accelerate the advent of superintelligence, becoming the next ‘big thing’ in technology with its ability to solve complex problems, provide solutions to global challenges, and exhibit accurate predictions of occurrences.
While the transformational effect of ASI is often a debated topic, it is only a matter of time before we experience its power, whether for better or worse. From stone tools, fire, and bows to artificial intelligence, supercomputers, and autonomous vehicles, the world has come a long way in its evolution.
AI systems, once staples of science fiction, will soon become a reality, driven by existing technological advancements and humanity’s relentless pursuit for constant evolution.
The transition from generative to superintelligent AI will revolutionize all industries, accelerating advancements at a pace like never before. However, precautions must be observed to prevent unintended consequences, ethical dilemmas, and misuse.
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